There are 4 ways to get from Rotorua to Tuakau by bus, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Hamilton
best- Take the bus from Rotorua to Hamilton - Centralbus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central / ...
- Take the bus from Transport Centre to Opp 94 George St, Tuakaubus 21
4h 54m$33–59Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rotorua to Papakurabus Auckland - Central - Rotorua / ...
5h 13m$24–80Drive 183.2 km
- Drive from Rotorua to Tuakaucar 183.2 km
2h 7m$57–81Bus, train
- Take the bus from Rotorua to Hamilton - Centralbus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central / ...
- Take the train from Hamilton Rotokauri to Pukekohe Train Station, Pukekohetrain Te_Huia
5h 50m$39–76
Rotorua to Tuakau by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rotorua to Tuakau is to bus via Hamilton which costs $30 - $60 and takes 4h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Rotorua to Tuakau is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs $55 - $85.
No, there is no direct bus from Rotorua to Tuakau. However, there are services departing from Rotorua and arriving at Opp 94 George St, Tuakau via Transport Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.
The distance between Rotorua and Tuakau is 195 km. The road distance is 183.2 km.
The best way to get from Rotorua to Tuakau without a car is to bus via Hamilton which takes 4h 54m and costs $30 - $60.
It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Rotorua to Tuakau, including transfers.
Rotorua to Tuakau bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Rotorua station.
Rotorua to Tuakau bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Hamilton - Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rotorua to Tuakau is 183 km. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Rotorua to Tuakau.
There are 87+ hotels available in Tuakau.
What companies run services between Rotorua, New Zealand and Tuakau, New Zealand?
You can take a bus from Rotorua to Opp 94 George St, Tuakau via Hamilton - Central and Transport Centre in around 4h 54m.
- Phone
- 0800 205 305
- [email protected]
- Website
- Busit
Train from Hamilton Rotokauri to Pukekohe Train Station, Pukekohe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Busit
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Rotorua to Hamilton - Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–40
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Rotorua to Papakura
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–70
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Rotorua to Hamilton - Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–40
- Website
- InterCity
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